After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Monticello brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They blew past the Pinnacle Panthers 18-2 on Friday. The Buckaroo's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Taylor Barry
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Taylor Barry made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Monticello let Maya Lopez and Jocelyne Francom run wild. Lopez scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Francom scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Lopez also put up a hit, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Shaydin Freestone, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Monticello always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Monticello's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Pinnacle, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Monticello will take on Panguitch at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buckaroo will need to watch out since the Bobcats have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matches. As for Pinnacle, they will face off against Piute at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.56 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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